International Service Experience

Catalog description

This course will offer the students the opportunity to experience the culture of countries other than the United States while engaged in meaningful service in both urban and rural settings. Through a partnership with a non-governmental agency service assignments will be arranged to meet the needs of various communities. The focus of this assistance is on community and economic development, sustainable agriculture, health, education, training in non-violent resolution of conflicts, and women's empowerment. The purpose of the experience is to develop friendships and a sense of partnership with the members of the community organizations and people the students interact with during their time in country. In addition to completing the service project students will learn about the history, political systems, and the culture of the country they visit. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.